Animal Caretakers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $29,570 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $42,040
Employed locally 1,430
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $28,750
    50th (median)
    $29,570
    75th
    $34,480
    90th
    $42,040

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 65% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Vallejo, CA $37,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,050
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $36,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,760

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,190
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,600
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,890
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,350
    Recreation Workers$31,970
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Richmond, VA is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Richmond, VA is 11.7% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Richmond?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,750.